French Grey vs S 2005-Y20R
French Grey (Little Greene) and S 2005-Y20R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, French Grey belongs to the greige-grey family and S 2005-Y20R to the beige-greige family. S 2005-Y20R has an LRV of 55. Where French Grey leans yellow, S 2005-Y20R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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French Grey vs S 2005-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Grey on one side and S 2005-Y20R on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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